Chapter 254

There was a brief silence on the other end of the line. Then came Daphne’s voice, all fake shock, “What? That actually happened?” Lying on the hospital bed, Richard’s breathing instantly grew heavier at those words. His eyes turned red. “Yeah, just our lovely family luck,” Vivian replied, laced with sarcasm. “Vivian, are you at the hospital? I… I can’t make it back right now. I’m shooting a drama in S City and the schedule’s super tight…” Daphne’s tone was full of forced guilt. Vivian glanced at the angry bulge of a vein pulsing on Richard’s forehead and gave a cold smirk. “Yeah, I’m at the hospital. But turns out I’m not their biological kid. Blood types don’t match.” “I’m not their biological child either!” Daphne blurted out. That completely set Richard off. He let out a hoarse, broken cry: “Daphne! Daphne!” Vivian had the call on speaker, so every word hit clear as day. Daphne’s heart skipped a beat—Dad… he’s awake? Then there’s no need for a transfusion. It was all a lie. That wit